#. Drug - Gentamycin
#. Drug Class
Antibacterial: aminoglycoside
#. Pregnancy Category
C
#. Therapeutic Uses
to treat serious infections caused by gram-negative organisms; to treat pelvic inflammatory disease; effective against MRSA infections
#. Mode of Action
inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis; bactericidal effect
#. Side Effects
anorexia, nausea, vomiting, rash, numbness, visual disturbances, tremors, tinnitus, pruritus, muscle cramps or weakness, photosensitivity
#. Adverse Reactions
oliguria, urticaria, palpitations, superinfection
life-threatening: ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, neuromuscular blockade, liver damage
#. Contraindications
hypersensitivity, severe renal disease, pregnancy, and breastfeeding
caution: renal disease, neuromuscular disorders (myasthenia gravis, parkinsonism), heart failure, older adults, neonates
#. Drug Interactions
increase risk of ototoxicity with loop diuretics, methoxyflurane; increase risk of nephrotoxicity with amphotericin B, polymyxin, cisplatin, furosemide, vancomycin
#. Lab Interactions
-increase BUN, serum AST, ALT, LDH, bilirubin, creatinine
-decrease serum potassium and magnesium
#. Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: IM, IV
Distribution: PB: UK
Metabolism: t1/2: 2 hrs
Excretion: unchanged in urine
#. Nursing interventions :-
- Assess the vitals of the patient
- Assess patients nutritional status
- Assess for hearing impairment
- Monitor LFT / RFT
- Check for side effects
- Educate patient about the side effects
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